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| Artist: | Toyokuni 1 Utagawa (1769-1825) — 歌川豊国（初代） |
| Title: | The Water Maidens |
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| Date of first edition?: | Not set |
| Publisher (first edition)?: | Self |
| Publisher (this edition)?: | Self |
| Medium (first edition): | Painting (on silk/fabric) |
| Medium (this edition): | Painting (on silk/fabric) |
| Format (first edition): | Not Set
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| Format (this edition): | Not Set |
| DB artwork code: | 40788 |
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| The following information was taken from the original web listing of this artwork. Note that there may be some inaccuracies:
Sunday, 22 July 2007
Bijin Kakemono Painting: The Water Maidens
Artist: Toyokuni I
Format: Large scale painting in sumi and colours on silk: image size: 22" x 28" approx
Subject: Two water carrier maidens on the seashore beneath a spreading Pine tree where one has discovered a Heian Court hat and robes.
A highly important Japanese art object.
Original fitted wooden box inscribed and signed by Toyokuni.
Date: Painted: c.1808
Condition: Some striated age darkening to the silk. Mount creasing towards the base. Generally very good state.
Colour: Very good
Impression: N/A
Estimated Value: ｣6000 - ｣8000
(reserve met)
Current Bid: ｣2650 |
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